DSC_7807 Common scallop, or tipa (Pecten novaezelandiae) large, often colourful shells well known to NZers. Distinct in having strongly convex bottom valves - as shown here on the beach, and flat upper valves. Pakiri Beach
DSC_7443 Common scallop, or tipa (Pecten novaezelandiae) live animal. These large, often colourful shells are well known to NZers. Distinct in having strongly convex bottom valves, and flat upper valves as shown here. Pakiri Beach
DSC_5558 Common scallop, or tipa (Pecten novaezelandiae) live animal. These large, often colourful shells are well known to NZers. Distinct in having strongly convex bottom valves, and flat upper valves as shown here. Pakiri Beach *
